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⚠ ACTIVE EMERGENCIES & ADVISORIES (Source)

🟠 Red Flag Warning: Red Flag Warning issued June 28 at 12:50PM MDT until June 28 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Monday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued.
🟠 Red Flag Warning: Red Flag Warning issued June 28 at 12:50PM MDT until June 29 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Monday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued.
Fire Weather Watch: Fire Weather Watch issued June 28 at 12:50PM MDT until June 30 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Monday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued.

🛡 Action: Evacuate immediately when ordered. Have go-bag ready. Know two escape routes.

🌋 Recent Earthquakes

🟡 M3.1 17 km SSW of Weston, Colorado
Jun 25 18:21 • 240 km

Weather Now

71°F / 22°C - Clear
Wind: 8 mph W | Humidity: 10% | Feels like: ~42°F (wind chill)
Air Quality: 67 (Moderate)

Forecast

Monday: 63°F - Patchy Smoke
Monday Night: 44°F - Patchy Smoke
Tuesday: 65°F - Patchy Smoke then Sunny
Source: NWS

Rural Emergency Tips

Know your address - cross streets, mile markers, GPS
Weak cell? Text 911 if voice fails. Try high ground.
Road blocked? Have alternate routes planned
Well water? Assume contaminated after floods - boil 1 min or use purification tablets
Propane? Keep tanks filled before storms
Generator? OUTSIDE ONLY, 20+ ft from windows
No ID? You can still get help - 211 for local aid
No cell service? Satellite phone (Garmin inReach, Zoleo), ham radio 146.52 MHz simplex
Power backup: Solar charger with battery bank (10,000mAh minimum)

Resources

Roads: CO 511
Emergency: CO DHSEM
Health: CO Health
Power: poweroutage.us
Shelters: Red Cross 1-800-733-2767
211: Food, housing, utilities - dial 211
FEMA: 1-800-621-3362 (no immigration check)
Weather: NWS Radar

🎒 Emergency Kit

- Water: 1 gal/4L per person per day (purification tablets if unsure)
- Non-perishable food, manual can opener
- First aid kit, prescription meds (7-day)
- Flashlight, batteries, NOAA radio
- Phone charger, solar charger, cash, important docs
Source: Ready.gov